Obituaries

Jul 9, 2018

Jul 8, 2018

Veronica Reeves Sanderson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 8, 2018 in Virginia Beach, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. “Rump” as she was affectionally called; was born February 10, 1953 to her parents; the late Eleanor and Ralph Reeves, and was a long-time resident of Virginia Beach, VA.

Veronica joined the New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church May...

Jun 29, 2018

On Friday June 29th, 2018, the Lord called home Gladys Elizabeth Jones McBride at the age of 72. Ms. McBride was a woman of God, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Aline Jones. Her legacy will continue through her three beautiful daughters, Angela, Teresa, and LaSheena who will forever remember their mother. She will...

Jun 21, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts....

Jun 11, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

May 28, 2018

The Triumphant Life of Robert Eugene Stitt, Jr

Robert Eugene Stitt, Jr. affectionately and widely known simply as Rob, was born on September 2, 1978 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Carolyn Mcquilla Stitt and Robert Stitt, Sr. He transitioned peacefully from this earthly realm into life everlasting on May 28, 2018 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Rob was a person who could not be...

May 25, 2018

May 12, 2018

Gilda Louise Atkinson, passed away at the age of 61 on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She was the third of ten children of George Jr. and Marjorie Henderson.

On October 26, 1956, she was born in Belize City, Belize Central America. In 1980, Gilda graduated from Christ for the Nations where she earned an Associate Degree of Practical Theology. She...

May 4, 2018

Barbara Jean Edwards Burns, affectionately called Bobbie, born on July 12, 1942 to the late Joseph and Esther Edwards, transitioned to glory Friday May 4, 2018, at Bon Secour Maryview Medical Center, surrounded by love ones.

Barbara accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful member of New Mount Vernon Baptist Church, and served on the Female Usher...

Apr 13, 2018

Shalaby Sundiata, born Rufus Richard Batts Jr., 75, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 and peacefully transitioned to his eternal resting place.  He was born February 16, 1943 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Dorothy Ernestine (Fisher) Batts and Rufus Batts Sr.   Shalaby was educated through the Norfolk Public School System.   Throughout his Life he worked a myriad of jobs...

Apr 12, 2018

Cynthia Adele Boyd, a native of Portsmouth, Va., known to her family and friends as "Cynt" , was called home to be with Our Lord on Thursday April 12, 2018.  

Cynthia, born to William and Elizabeth Peek, was a beautiful, funny, caring, giving woman who was known to have a quick "Girl Boo" joke on standby.  A housekeeper of 20...

Mar 22, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Mar 19, 2018

Raymond Perry Reed was born on May 24, 1928 in Rembert South Carolina to the late Mary Reed. He was raised in the care

of his grandparents, English and Liza Reed.

As a young man he moved to Washington, D.C. from there to New York and joined the Greater St. Andrews Missionary Baptist Church. In his dawning years he made...

Mar 5, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Feb 24, 2018

We the E. Vaughn Wray Family and Staff wish to extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Our prayers go out to you and your family in your time of loss. We know and understand that you have received many expressions of love and we will continue to keep you in our hearts. May...

Feb 16, 2018

Feb 11, 2018

On Sunday February 11, 2018 our beloved Darryl D. Boyd entered into eternal rest. Darryl was born April 15, 1963 to Velma Boyd & the late Roland Hines.

Darryl leaves to cherish memories; Mother Velma Lee Boyd. 1 sister Rita A. Land (Roger), 1 Brother, Clayton Boyd (Oleta) ; a special friend Denise Bray and a host of nieces &...

Feb 6, 2018

Feb 5, 2018

On February 5, 2018, Minnie Lee Johnson Jackson softly declared, “I want to go to Heaven, I want to go to Heaven.” That very night she went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom she had received as a child at Liberty Hill United Methodist Church. Minnie Lee “Jenny Bell” was born March 28, 1925 to...

Jan 30, 2018

Kenny departed this life on Wednesday, January 31, following a short illness. He was the born in Hackensack, NJ to the late Samuel Lonzo and Christine Watson on November 10, 1947. He was affectionately called “Sam by his Ford plant family" and Kenny by family and friends.

Kenny attended Hackensack Public Schools and was a 1966 graduate of Hackensack High...